A hero of our time and for the ages, Natan Sharansky shone a bright light on the plight of Soviet Jewry from his dark cell in a Soviet prison. Now, as chairman of the executive of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Sharansky uses his experiences to illuminate the importance of strong identities and the role…
From Troutdale to The Dalles, respectively considered the western and eastern Gateways to the Gorge, the region is rich with beauty, recreation, history and epicurean delights. In those 70 miles, the scenic byway, Historic Columbia River Highway 30, splits off from Interstate 84 along the Columbia in two sections – Troutdale to Bonneville Dam and…
The topic of “Health & Beauty” may seem frivolous. My own medical practice appears to most outsiders to focus only on “outer health.” But, I know the care of my patients is anything but solely cosmetic. When my patients come to me, I view/evaluate/treat their outer health as seriously as I treat their internal health….
by Phil Decker As Jews we grow up with the awareness of our collective accomplishments. You remember, the lists of musicians, artists, comedians, actors, politicians and Nobel Prize winners. We learn about the disproportionately high representation of Jews in many fields that showcase topnotch talent. Last summer, preparing to teach photography to the high school…
Every day you hear about a 100th anniversary commemorating this or that. It’s the smaller blocks of time though – the decades or quarter-centuries – that truly impact us. With all the celebrations of her 32-year career at Congregation Beth Israel over the past nine months and with preparations for a final party in late…
When you have two Jews, you have three opinions. That’s the old joke, but history – and Oregon Jewish history – is instructive: Religious “wars” pepper our past as much as they populate today’s headlines. The pistol-packing rabbi? A “lockout” at a local shul? Fights over kosher meat? It’s all there, and more. The Bible…
Have you ever walked, run or petitioned for a good cause? This time, you’re in for a treat. The second annual Pamper for a Purpose lets you help Darfur and Congolese refugees by basking in the ultimate spa. Join hair stylists, hypnotists, massage therapists and more at Lake Oswego’s Millennium Park Plaza on July 1…
Since moving from New York in 2007, culinary power couple Lauren and Andy Fortgang have made an indelible mark on the Portland restaurant scene. Lauren serves as the pastry chef for Le Pigeon and Little Bird, while Andy is the co-owner and general manager. The couple’s combined resume reads like a list of the finest…
My family and I love living in Central Oregon. We love the snowy winters, but we especially love it when the snow melts and the summer sun begins to warm the ground. The trees start to show all their beautiful leaves, and those of us without allergies welcome the smell of juniper and sage that…
A trip to Ashland is not like a trip to “chill” at the beach. It’s a jaunt that can include amazing art galleries, a raft of consciousness-raising seminars and healers, soothing parks, great hiking trails, the best food available in any town under 25,000 and – the crown jewel of the region – the Oregon…
